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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 696.96 and 330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 696.96 and 330.60 is: 456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 696.96 = 330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/696.96 = 330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 696.96 × 330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 230,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,414.98/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.20

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